NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 21

101.

Economic problem arises as a result of

A.

Choice

B.

Money cost

C.

Opportunity cost

D.

Scarcity

E.

Scale of preference

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

102.

The trade-off between two commodities along the Production Possibility Curve (PPC) shows

A.

Opportunity cost principle

B.

Scarcity principle

C.

Transferable output

D.

Unattainable combination

E.

Under utilization of resources

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

103.

Which of the following is NOT a function of marketing boards in Nigeria?

A.

Fixing of prices for farm produce

B.

Grading of farm produce

C.

Importation of farm produce

D.

Marketing of farm produce

E.

Price stabilization

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

104.

The following can be used to improve a country’s balance of payment EXCEPT

A.

Anti-dumping policies

B.

Decreasing taxation on personal income

C.

Granting subsidies to export producers

D.

Increasing import duties

E.

Removing export duties

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

105.

The variance of a given set of numbers is defined as the

A.

Absolute value of the standard deviation

B.

Square of the standard deviation

C.

Square root of the standard deviation

D.

Square root of the standard deviation

E.

Square root of the mean deviation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.